Taverna Greek Kitchen - Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Name: Taverna Greek Kitchen - Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Address: Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Al Sufouh, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145895665

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Taverna Greek Kitchen is a Greek restaurant in Al Sufouh, at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, with indoor and outdoor seating by the waterways. Reviews point to Greek starters and seafood, especially the grilled octopus, alongside a stylish setting suited to relaxed dinners and celebrations.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

1,639 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Greek Favourites

Grilled octopus, calamari, zucchini, lamb and Greek starters receive repeated, specific praise from diners.

Fresh Seafood

The sea bass carpaccio, grilled fish and fresh seafood display stand out for diners seeking seafood-focused Greek dishes.

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What to Eat at Taverna Greek Kitchen - Souk Madinat Jumeirah

These items at Taverna Greek Kitchen - Souk Madinat Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

Calamari Net +5

“The calamari was indeed tasty, and the mixed grilled dish was impeccably cooked.”
Grilled octopus Net +3

“We started with grilled octopus, which was perfectly charred on the outside yet tender and flavorful on the inside.”
Octopus Net +2

“Best octopus in town!”
Greek salad Net +2

“The ingredients are super fresh, the taste is balanced and the greek salad was flawless!”

Honorable mentions (28)

Baby calamari Net +1

“It's wonderful to know that you particularly savored the buftik and baby calamari; we're so pleased they were a highlight for you.”
Beef burger Net +1

“My son is very picky about his food, however he enjoyed the beef burger and ordered one more!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰”
Bread basket with tzatziki sauce Net +1

“The bread basket with Tzatziki sauce was a perfect start to the meal.”
Buftik Net +1

“It's wonderful to know that you particularly savored the buftik and baby calamari; we're so pleased they were a highlight for you.”
Cacik Net +1

“The dolma, salad, cacik, zucchini, and fish were all amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and perfectly prepared.”
Cheese pie Net +1

“And let’s talk about the cheese pie—golden, flaky, and oozing with deliciousness!”
Chicken breast with a creamy feta sauce and fasolada purée Net +1

“For my main, I had the chicken breast with a creamy feta sauce and fasolada purée, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, comforting, and beautifully presented.”
Crispy zucchini Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious, especially the crispy zucchini and the calamari, both were perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
Dolma Net +1

“The dolma, salad, cacik, zucchini, and fish were all amazing. Every dish was full of flavor and perfectly prepared.”
Eggplant salad Net +1

“Everything we took we liked: eggplant salad, calamari, fried cheese - all meals were very tasty.”
Freshly baked pita bread Net +1

“The tzatziki and freshly baked pita bread were the perfect start, while the grilled octopus and moussaka stole the show with their authentic flavors and perfectly executed preparation.”
Fried calamari Net +1

“I started with the fried calamari, which was perfectly crisp and full of flavour.”
Fried cheese Net +1

“Everything we took we liked: eggplant salad, calamari, fried cheese - all meals were very tasty.”
Grilled fillet seabass Net +1

“I was taken to my table and then was offered an opportunity to discuss my order with the chef himself (chef Theodore) and we had a lengthy discussion but I eventually settled on octopus prepared 3 ways and a grilled fillet seabass. The food was divine, especially the grilled octopus. Oh I have no idea how octopus can be so good!”
Grilled fish Net +1

“The grilled fish was cooked to perfection—fresh, flaky, and seasoned just right.”
Kritharotto Net +1

“The kritharotto as side in plate is the best (out of this world) and goes so well with the meat!”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Some of my standout favourites include the sea bass carpaccio, grilled octopus, mixed grill, and the perfectly cooked lamb chops.”
Lamb shank Net +1

“Among our choices, the lamb shank was especially delicious.”
Mezze selection Net +1

“The mezze selection is generous and perfectly balanced, the seafood is exceptionally fresh, and the grilled meats are cooked to perfection.”
Moussaka Net +1

“The tzatziki and freshly baked pita bread were the perfect start, while the grilled octopus and moussaka stole the show with their authentic flavors and perfectly executed preparation.”
Octopus prepared 3 ways Net +1

“I was taken to my table and then was offered an opportunity to discuss my order with the chef himself (chef Theodore) and we had a lengthy discussion but I eventually settled on octopus prepared 3 ways and a grilled fillet seabass. The food was divine, especially the grilled octopus. Oh I have no idea how octopus can be so good!”
Pita bread with olives Net +1

“They serve first a complimentary pita bread with olives, super delicious.”
Saganaki Net +1

“Standout dishes include the octopus, saganaki, and the lamb — all bursting with flavor and beautifully presented.”
Sea bass carpaccio Net +1

“Some of my standout favourites include the sea bass carpaccio, grilled octopus, mixed grill, and the perfectly cooked lamb chops.”
Souvlaki platter Net +1

“The Greek salad was vibrant and refreshing, and the souvlaki platter was both hearty and delicious.”
Tzatziki Net +1

“The tzatziki and freshly baked pita bread were the perfect start, while the grilled octopus and moussaka stole the show with their authentic flavors and perfectly executed preparation.”
Vanilla and pistachio ice cream Net +1

“To finish, I had the vanilla and pistachio ice cream, the perfect light and refreshing way to end the meal.”
Zucchini chips Net +1

“My favorites were the zucchini chips and calamari.”

Drinks 1

Wine Net +1

“You won’t spend a fortune to have enough great food and wine.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Baby squid Net −1

“Some of the appetisers were very good, but few items were quite salty and some like octopus and the baby squid were served cold.”
Chicken breast Net −1

“Food was average, nothing really out of taste, but not much taste for the chicken breast either.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm Seating. If the water view matters, request and reconfirm an outdoor table before arrival; one reservation did not receive the requested spot.

Avoid Peak Times. Consider an earlier or quieter visit, as one diner experienced a wait of over 30 minutes before ordering.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Al Sufouh 1, Dubai

04 589 5665

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Service Delays

One diner waited over 30 minutes without anyone taking the order, while later arrivals were served first.

High Pricing

Some diners considered the prices high for the overall value, with one review deducting a star on price-performance.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

170 AED each

everything without a main course

“We paid 170 AED each for everything which surprised me, but I think it was reasonable as we did not have main course”

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The Bottom Line

Taverna Greek Kitchen is a Greek restaurant at Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Al Sufouh, considered by reviewers for relaxed dinners, date nights, family meals and celebrations. You can order Greek starters, grilled octopus, seafood such as sea bass carpaccio, or heartier dishes including lamb and mixed grill. The menu also includes vegetarian-friendly choices, and one large party said the team handled vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and allergy needs attentively.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Outdoor seating looks across the waterways, with reviews mentioning views of the Burj Al Arab, while the indoor design is described as stylish, warm and traditionally Greek. Birthday and anniversary guests have sometimes received complimentary desserts.

A licensed bar is also mentioned, with indoor smoking at the bar. There are a few practical caveats. Prices can feel high for the portion size, and one reviewer cited a single chicken skewer as a main.

Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, but isolated reviews report waits of more than 30 minutes, inconsistent attention and a water-side table reservation that was not honoured. Reconfirm your preferred outdoor table and consider visiting outside the busiest periods.